border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Jun 12

From Kitties to Pitties – One Good Food Good for All!

I’ve always said that Weruva is my favorite cat food because it is made of human-edible ingredients in a human food facility, something they were the first to do, as far as I know. Weruva has spawned many imitators – which is the highest form of flattery, of course! – but I still say that… Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
May 11

Is Your Dog a Really Really Picky Eater?

My brother Tim’s little “step dog,” Shelby, is definitely in the top ten of “wicked cute” little canines. She is a delightful mix of who-knows-what-breeds. But boy oh boy, was that little dog from a rescue the world’s pickiest eater! She had her Mom Sarena (my brother’s partner) turned into a pretzel, trying to find… Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
May 1

Why the “Dog & Cat Lady” is Embracing Snakes and Axolotls

I’m proud and excited to announce the launch of my new podcast EXOTIC PETS, alongside my co-host Dr. Doug Mader. I figured a word of explanation was in order about why I am sitting myself across a microphone from a world-renowned and beloved exotic animal veterinarian to create this show – about creatures I know… Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Apr 24

Cats Are Not (Even Remotely!) Little Dogs!

Cats Are Not (Even Remotely!) Little Dogs! Brought to you by Weruva Obviously, cats and dogs are different species, but because they both live with humans they often get lumped together in peoples’ minds. It’s common for people to think of cats as “little dogs,” but this perception means people are missing the chance to… Read more »

Apr 13

Why I Love Weruva (and the Formans who own it)

In 2006, I met David and Stacie Forman in the early months of starting their very own cat food company. At the time I had a weekly live call-in show on the Martha Stewart channel of Sirius/XM called “Cat Chat” and they called in with a question. They had heard me telling the audience that… Read more »

Feb 27

Why Your Cat is a Fussy Eater

Why Your Cat is a Fussy Eater Brought to You by Weruva Cats are commonly thought to be fussy eaters, which should not be true if you’re feeding your cat a nice wet meal twice a day. Which is how you should be feeding an obligate carnivore. (Please do not even get me started on… Read more »

Jan 30

What is Your Senior Cat Eating? 

What is Your Senior Cat Eating?  Sponsored by Weruva As cats age, their dietary needs can change in a number of ways. It’s time to reconsider what they are eating, especially if you have not been following my urgent recommendation to feed only wet food throughout any cat’s life for well-being and longevity. Here are… Read more »

Jan 9

Yes, You Can Kick Kitty Krack!

Sponsored by Weruva Yes, You Can Kick Kitty Krack! Let this be the year you stop feeding dry food to your cat! I’ve been begging devoted cat parents to do this for over a decade. You all know by now that I coined the phrase “kitty krack” to make it crystal clear that dry food… Read more »

Dec 12

What’s That Black Gunk In A Dog’s Ears?

The black gunk in a dog’s ear article was originally posted on July 28, 2015, but has been updated with new information. The Surprise of Finding Black Stuff Lurking Inside Your Dog’s Ear If you have a dog with ears that flap over, you’ll recognize that “OMG!” moment when you casually lift up the ear… Read more »

Nov 22

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a “Pumpkin Patch Up” Pet Pie

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a “Pumpkin Patch Up” Pet Pie Thanksgiving is all about food. And family. We also know food = love for many of us! So if our pets are family — and we clearly love them — then here’s a way to include them in the deliciousness of Thanksgiving without giving them stomach… Read more »